First Person: Telling the tragic story of mercury poisoning in Japan
Masami Ogata is a survivor of Minamata Disease, a debilitating illness caused...
Security Council adopts ‘first of its kind’ resolution on protecting classrooms from conflict
Acting unanimously on Friday, the Security Council adopted a unique resolution strongly...
Ahead of Sudan protests, UN chief asks military to ‘show restraint’
With mass civil protests against this week’s military coup planned for Saturday in Sudan, the UN Secretary-General has a simple message: “I urge...
World leaders urged to prioritize action on water and climate
Countries must step up urgent action to address the water-related consequences of...
With crisis deepening in Mali, UN top envoy says ‘all is not lost’
The UN Special Representative for Mali told the Security Council on Friday that despite collective efforts, “the reality is...
‘Serious risk’ COP26 may not deliver, warns Guterres, urging more climate action
There is a “serious risk” that the UN climate conference (COP26) in...
COP26 – what we know so far, and why it matters: Your UN News guide
In a world shaken by a pandemic, and a fast-closing window of...
Millions missing out on remote learning during emergencies: UNICEF
At least 200 million boys and girls, live in 31 countries which do not have the...
Countries most at risk, lead the way on climate action
Vulnerable countries are stepping up and taking climate action, amid a slow response from...
UN expert criticises boycott of Durban Process against racism, calls for action
An independent UN expert on Thursday, strongly criticized countries which continue to boycott the 20-year-old Durban...
